Description
These impossibly crispy air fryer honey garlic chicken wings are lacquered in a glossy, sweet-savory glaze. Quick, easy, and perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (about 900g) chicken wings (party wings, separated into drumettes and flats)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup (about 110g) honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. For best results, let them sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes to air-dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together baking powder, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until no lumps remain.
- Add the dried wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly with the dry rub, using your hands to coat every surface. Let sit for 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 12 minutes. Do not open the basket during this time.
- Flip each wing using tongs, then increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 10-12 minutes until deep golden and blistered.
- While the wings cook, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and let bubble gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the cooked wings to a clean bowl. Pour about half the glaze over the wings and toss gently to coat. Reserve the remaining glaze for serving.
- Return the glazed wings to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for another 2-3 minutes to set the glaze.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with reserved glaze, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Dryness is key for crispy skin. Pat wings very dry and don’t skip the cornstarch. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Glaze after wings are fully cooked to prevent burning. For extra crispiness, let glazed wings rest on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 wings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 28
Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, honey garlic wings, crispy wings, game day appetizer, easy chicken wings